PDI has previously been identified as a menace in cancer treatment, with high levels of this protein found to protect tumor cells from attack. So while anti-aging therapies could target specific cells, such as neurons for anti-aging therapies, scientists may also be able to switch off the shielding abilities of PDI in tumors, making cancers more vulnerable to treatments such as chemotherapy.
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A protein found in our cells has emerged as a secret weapon against biological aging, acting like a glue to repair damaged DNA and ward off neurological degeneration including that seen in motor neuron, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
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